How this Climber Went from V0 to V15 in 5 Years

[@ansharihasanbasri]

the "don't overcomplicate things; just climb and work on your weaknesses" is SOOO relieving and encouraging. thank you so much for saying that, Mat. really makes me want to practice and get over the overwhelm.

[@princeofexcess]

or your strength. You can work on your strength and still get better at climbing. A lot of progress does follow S shape graph where you gain a lot for little early on and later on you gain very little for lot. I think finger strength and back strength are a real insane acceleration if you are a new climber. They pay dividends later on so much

[@andguy]

I love how this showed a world class climber falling off boulders and not flashing everything in a gym. Sets real expectations. Even the best can’t flash everything like you see in some videos.

[@diesel1358]

Comp climbers can definitely flash everything in a gym. Depends on the gym. As this guy said he’s an outdoor climber. He should’ve also mentioned that in addition to his hard work and dedication, he is very naturally talented for climbing.

[@powslayz3690]

@@diesel1358na he researched and master technique as soon as he can as it makes the climbs easier and make you feel lighter durin it. strength is okay but technique multiplies strength. dont ever say someone is naturally talented or gifted, bro was obsessed with climbing and grinded hard with the right knowledge not to mention he was very young, bro testosterone was through the roof. its possible to gain that progression, u need think bout how u train and what u need to train then figure out your weaknesses and work on them. when u fail, do u give up or think about what went wrong? were u able to grab the hold? cause if not then u need to go start trainin strength either crimp or lockoff. if u can grab the hold but cant make the next move, is your body in the right position? are you applying the right technique to make the climb as easy as possible? every good climber can make a v4 look like a v1, why is that? is it A. they’re strong? or B. they apply technique? the answer is B in every single grade, strength is not neccessary but there are different types of strength. the one im talkin about is pullup strength, its not neccessary to train. there is a japanese olympic climber that cant do OAP but can max hang 100kg additional weight added on a 20mm edge. lockoff strength is probably the most useful and most neccessary to have so i’d go lockoff > crimp > pullup but learn technique first because that is your biggest weakness as a beginner. once u unlock the skills of the foundational technique/basic, u can then train strength to mix in with it

[@cflow2013]

It’s crazy the way Matt grabs holds. Like the second he touches any hold his fingers just do not move a centimeter. It is unreal. He just is so strong and sticky.

[@5tr4nge75]

You can work on this yourself Do a drill towards the end of your warm up where you hover your hand above the hold for a second, and then when you grab the hold, do NOT move your hand, if you’ve grabbed the hold in a slightly suboptimal position, you just have to suck it up and deal with it, you have to move with your hand in that position. Over time you’ll instinctively either start grabbing holds in the right position, or be comfortable enough to move off less than perfectly grabbed holds I’ve been doing this for a few months, and it’s made a world of difference to my climbing, especially outside

[@sebwalker5343]

Loving the combo of Josh and Mat they're absolutely jokes

[@milksushi6640]

Matt is really good at continuing to try hard after getting through one hard move

[@Mark-fd3mg]

“How old were you when you started?” “Sixteen.” “So quite late, then!” And here’s me nearly fifty just starting. 😅

[@Hermanator1124]

having fun?

[@theblackfox0124]

Don't be discouraged! There's someone who I believe is 60 years old who climbs crimpy overhung 5.10s at my gym, and we grade things pretty low

[@JLB0880]

Same! 44 and just started. Are you still getting on with it?

[@pauortega9954]

a friend and I are almost 3 months deep into climbing and we are both climbing now around 6b. this is so inspiring, can’t wait to go train tomorrow

[@rilesthegiles]

That’s impressive, I’m at 6b-7a after 6 months.

[@mmm-yw3hu]

6b-7a ain't a thing buddy​@@rilesthegiles

[@morgancaors180]

It is something after only 3 months @mmm-yw3hu . The problem with his kind of video is giving the impression that it's a race, that tou have to be fast learning, pushing your body to the limits. It's the best way to have an injury trust me ! @pauortega9954 Listen to your body, don't forget to train the rest of your body with some exercices specific to a body part (shoulder with an elastic, lower body etc...) so you're trying to put some diversity in your trainings. If you push too hard, only climbing, not resting, the risk of injury is pretty high. Maybe some people with a strong genetic could keep on like this, but certainly not everyone. It's not a race ! you have the time, so give some time for your body to adapt ;)

[@albertodisegni2712]

If you hit any 6b+ on the moonboard then i believe you

[@binz2056]

@@rilesthegiles any progress since this comment? here i am after 17 years of sporadic climbing (but rarely bouldering) and i can rarely do a V4 / 6B+

[@riesenpurzel]

These two trolls are so entertaining. I don't remember when a video made me laugh out loud the last time, especially not a climbing video lol thanks so much for the joy

[@JoshRundle]

Haha so happy you liked mine and Mats antics. We definitely laugh a lot filming together. Thanks for watching 😃

[@sknot08]

Mat's send was incredible at the end. Good stuff gents, thanks for the entertaining content as well as the tips Mat, cheers!

[@samguy8335]

I have climbed in three years and im a 6a climber but when he was, so did he 8C! That some good respect!

[@GTkoze]

Icl 3 years is a while to reach 6A, I climb 6A+ average after only 7 months

[@APKZ04]

I climb 6a+ after only 4 months, you dont need to say and demotivate others @@GTkoze

[@telkmx]

@@GTkoze cool story but who care ? everyone play differently stop being a baby talking about your achievement over other ppl

[@ChargedJosh]

@@GTkoze We all start from different fitness levels hence why you are trash compared to someone like Matthew. Comparing yourself to others is a slippery slope and is the reason you are gonna plateau way quick than anyone else here...

[@bladee_city]

@@GTkozeon real rock?

[@thom-novi]

My takeaway from this was the spectacular 'your mum' joke.

[@JoshRundle]

😂😂 good joke right!

[@joehertz8903]

Totally agree regarding finger board training for beginners can start early. Great point

[@matty3501]

One thing stopping me from incorporating it is that I don't really know when and how frequently I ought to, and when. I was surprised to hear him say you should do it at the start of your session, you'd think that'd leave you too pumped for the actual climbing!

[@bigweathertruther6373]

@@matty3501if you do finger boarding at the start of your session, you are less likely to pull a muscle in your fingers by straining yourself, since your muscles aren’t contracted and pumped.

[@nicolapage866]

I'd love to know how someone gets that good by climbing almost exclusively outdoors with British weather!

[@23Jetstream]

Probably by just going climbing in bad weather and suffering through the cold, rain and wet holds

[@jackalope901]

@@23Jetstream Looked that way in the vid

[@ComputerManDanMiller]

Pro-tip! Always look at a climb before you pull on, so that you can see the little orange foot hold off to the left to make matching nice and easy on boulder #4 (a lesson I still fail to learn regularly).

[@PelleKuipers]

You mean the one the guy who was filming got perfectly into frame at kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnFqp99o7KVnM0 ? I laughed when I saw that shot.

[@alexgalays910]

That was hillarious; I kept watching that perfectly placed opposition, big foothold :D

[@nzd3742]

@@PelleKuipers You can just put the time in as 14:31 to link a specific point. You don't need the whole link.

[@driesvanoosten4417]

The bit about performance anxiety was really great. I suffer quite a bit from it. I get really supernervous when I feel that something could be a send go on a project, to such an extend that I almost dread pulling on and trying something harder that I don't "have to send".

[@bryanbryan6108]

Are you afraid you’ll let yourself down by not sending? Or let someone else down? What is it? Very interesting. Climbing is such a head game. Anything done at one’s current perceived max potential is though, I suppose.

[@VEE3RDEYE]

That last climb was a harder battle than the one at Helms Deep

[@Microcuts013]

He did 8A in 14 months? Now I'm depresed..

[@mrcoconut8290]

At 17 as well

[@amethyst8399]

yeah i’ve been climbing 4 years and still haven’t quite done 8a

[@sjcsscjios4112]

He was climbing exclusively outdoors the first year though, so maybe if you try doing that you could get a lot better

[@deci]

and i'm sure it's outdoor 8a too..

[@johnpaulkreft784]

I’m not as depressed….i also am American and don’t know what 8a means

[@BoulderConnoisseur]

3:45 8a within 14 months? This guy is a phenom

[@mastermazbot]

Great video and advice. Well edited. Suprised you don't have more subs. They'll be coming soon if you keep this up! Wow, that whole performance anxiety section was insane. So much wisdom there. I will be applying your advice.

[@salomonkary]

Thank u for putting out those videos :). Helpful and always entertaining!

[@himanishamla7010]

Why doesn’t Josh have more subscribers? Absolutely brilliant videos, lovely collabs and superb climbing.

[@jmb9701]

These two together is absolute hilarity. More of this.

[@ki3shy001]

Viewer discretion NOT recommended to TR solo without doing your own research 3:15 Test before you risk your life Hard not easy has also covered grigri slippage, though there are ways around it - it is not sold as a self arrest device Really loved the insights into mental and training! This is just for us who get excited about an idea and not realise the risks behind using gear which isn’t rated for those situations. Different ropes will behave differently, and at different heights while on the wall, lowering on dynamic rope can cause sudden slippage if it’s under tension ect

[@AdrianTangMusic]

Loved the vibes of this video! Keep em coming!

[@heraclitus4884]

I think how quickly he got good should not be undervalued or understated at all, but I also doubt what the title suggests; that he was starting from V0. It's likely he was already somehwat atheltic or had a really good starting point in order to make kind of progress so fast!

[@ClimFreeFeelRain]

It might not, V0 outside is at least v4 in gym, v4-v5 is pretty much where every good climber start

[@connormatthews522]

You can tell in his approach that he doesn't like to fail and will crack on until he gets things done, so i imagine that really helps him progress

[@jacobmoon1995]

TR soloing on a GriGri is wild let alone his intro to climbing

[@cianw10]

Matt seems like a really chill humble guy

[@Shieldz01]

Matts last send was one of the funniest things I've ever seen 😂 fight doesn't come near to describing it. Always enjoy your videos Josh, you deserve all the subscribers.

[@ilegroeg]

Love the videos! Keep up the great work ! :D

[@KrispClimbs]

Love the for-mat (get it😉) of the video! Great to be able to watch you both climb while answering some helpful questions in-between. Also that moment with the last hold on the last climb was hilarious 🤣

[@Asdfghjkl-ls1or]

My new favourite climbing youtuber, I've been binging all your videos this past week. You're so fucking funny 😂, and admittedly quite strong

[@maxpilling7796]

Homie must have already been a freak athlete when he started if he progressed that fast

[@JoshRundle]

He is a machine!!!

[@sambeard4428]

boulder 4 had a higher left foot, seemed like you could swing through, swap feet, flag the left foot out to that foothold and match hands then.

[@EphefEll]

That last climb was great to see - gg

[@iDouBLETAPo]

Starting climbing at 16 is late? Then I'm screwed. I started 10 years too late to call it late 😂

[@kaks1870]

Just a brilliant (and wholesome) climbing video.

[@scytha3721]

That orange at 24 minutes looked insanely difficult. Congrats on even figuring that out.

[@SquidInkSpaghetti]

I hope I advance as fast as Matt! I’ve been climbing for 4-5 months and I’m around 7a/V6

[@utribal5258]

That's insane, good job

[@RealBakedShark]

I did my first v7 after 6/7 months and then proceeded to hit the biggest plateau ever lol

[@muumarlin1731]

Extra points for the "your mum's a boulder" joke.

[@ScobieClimbs]

Mat is a really friendly dude met him at a wall in Scotland recently, very approachable. Good luck in future to you both 🫶

[@lucas7370]

What i hate about your channel: seeing all these crazy cool boulders 23:10 , knowing i can never climb them because i live in another country

[@JoshRundle]

only a plane ride away ;)

[@locki13]

Great vid! Really intrigued as to starting through trad solo with a grigri. Do you know of any vids/tips that showcase how to go about this; and safely!? Will be climbing with a partner on occasion however theres plenty of occasions i could climb on my lonesome! So far doing some very low grade boulders and start of trad routes and feels quite intimidating/sketch without ropes for safety. Also would be great for practicing the same move you cant quite get, if you dont have your spotter/belayer!

[@homemsapo]

Visualization tip was gold

[@Canucklepuckcommie]

“Started quite late” dude I started when I was 21

[@JoshRundle]

For a pro he started late. Most of them started really young.

[@peanutsraisins]

You guys are hilarious together!

[@tommy5329]

When you put it like that, I can't but subscribe Great video 👍

[@JoshRundle]

Haha thank you!! I really appreciate it 😃🙏

[@Colton_Chehowy]

Gotta talk about finger tendon health at the beginning tho. With such a quick jump in grade at the start of his climbing career, it is super easy to tear a pulley in a finger. These tendons take about 8 times longer than muscles to adapt tk the stresses of intense climbing. Stay safe out there folks. Remember to give ample rest time.. first 6-12 months go climb at maximum strength 1-2 times a week max and take care of those hands! But try hard and have fun :)

[@Colton_Chehowy]

Also definitely finger board training under controlled conditions is a great way to develop strong fingers in the beginning.

[@shinywalrus8856]

I flashed a v16 on my first day besides the first move, second move, third move…

[@mondo6742]

perfect timing for the upload just as I'm eating breakfast

[@ShaXCwalk]

Why do I feel like instead of the hook, a dropknee on the volume is better? 17:10

[@V8chump]

I’m just about on track to match his progress! I’m about a year in climbing “v10+”??? That’s as hard as climbs get out here 😢

[@Captain-Jack-Climbing]

I think there is a big misconception for many people: that is when people see a person moving up the ladder so quickly from V0 to V15, they always think this person JUST climbing better than me. In reality, people who can progress very quickly have more structured and scientific training programs, more consistent with their training routine and progress every day, more focus on their weaknesses, more positive altitude during hard times. All the above factors add up like compound interest day by day, year by year, then a world class climber can be a reality.

[@SquidInkSpaghetti]

Well, I would say I’ve progressed fairly fast and I don’t think things about having a structured training routine and stuff like that is super super helpful for me. I would say (for me) just having a good attitude and watching others climb is much more helpful. Edit: When watching others climb try copying exactly what they do (even if they are of a much different stature) to build up different technical skills. Even if someone is climbing a boulder or route I’ve already sent, I still try to copy them if it seems like their beta is unique or different to mine.

[@Mylada]

Sure. But what people forget that they are the 0.1% genetic freaks who happen to develop V15 crimp strength in 3 years.

[@Captain-Jack-Climbing]

@@SquidInkSpaghettiof course. Learning from others is so important too!

[@carterhuh]

ive been climbing for 3 weeks and currently climbing 6a but im scared im hitting a plateau

[@JoshRundle]

That’s amazing! Don’t worry about hitting a plateau. It is something that happens to pretty much everyone and it’s fine 😃. Just keep climbing, keep focusing on skill and not just strength and you will keep improving and have fun doing it which is the most important thing!

[@Kraaketaer]

Josh: "Oh, so you started climbing quite late [at 16]!" Me: *started climbing two months before my 35th birthday* 🫥☠🤣

[@JoshRundle]

Haha it’s late for his level though

[@Kraaketaer]

@@JoshRundle Oh, no doubt, and I knew what you were getting at - but it's still a funny comment from my late starter perspective!

[@NietzzTube]

Nice! I started a few months before my 40th birthday ;)

[@noiseforthealgorithm4668]

14 months to climb 8a. I give up, thanks.

[@ehehe2905]

Just curious. What is your ape index?, I personally am 180Cm and have a +7inch

[@andguy]

5inch here but my gf wishes it was more

[@hil1249]

Wtf

[@R700Sparkles]

hello fellow length freak! 183cm +5in, 7 months in and climbing 6b - 6b+. pretty average progression i suppose

[@Asdfghjkl-ls1or]

185 -1 inch but I still use tall ppl beta for every climb

[@PelleKuipers]

@@Asdfghjkl-ls1or same here. 186 and -1.

[@Gavin_Ross]

“Im pulling oen thau crux” 💀😂

[@mystishio]

Maan you're both looking so strong this session! Buut #CrackIsBack 😁

[@tommeyer3871]

Josh and Matt combo is too good :D btw: 16:40 talking about frustration, Ollie Torr from Lattice once mentioned that human learning is fastest when i a state of frustration, so getting frustrated at a mistake and then pushing through it will best engrave movement patterns in you. Pretty sure he has that from neuroscientist Andrew Hubermann. So keep getting frustrated when climbing, it will make you a better climber ;)

[@MrMagJon]

gave a like for the totally unexpected your mom joke haha

[@OnaticVal]

anyone know what gym they were climbing at? It looks like a really nice gym

[@georgestone8099]

14 months to 8a is insane.

[@ArchibaldVonSkip]

Not really? It is very good but at a young age we are able to train and try way harder. When I started bouldering, at 32, I did 7C in 10 months with the goal to do V10 in a year, with no routine or training other than core workouts and a little bit of fingerboarding. But CoVid hit back in 2020. For someone 16 and very serious in training, V11 is very good but not insane, imho.

[@georgestone8099]

@@ArchibaldVonSkip 7C is very good in 10 months man. Especially at 32 (that's when I started picking up injuries like mad).. Most people will never do a 7C.

[@vincentpesce6055]

If you're an engineless bin, i'm just a lid. A lid climber 😊

[@EJHigz]

I did a 12B in art class

[@mtbfree]

It doesn't hurt that he's built like Clark Kent. He started climbing at the perfect age (basically peak testosterone production) and I'm guessing he wasn't out of shape at the time. That, combined with serious drive and commitment can do wonders!

[@sapienhands]

Biggest takeaway for me was his use of visualization. Sport psychology makes the difference for elite competitors and can be used by hobbyists alike with simple techniques

[@joelanttila7927]

Is it just me, or does something about Josh remind you of Harry from Sidemen?

[@JoshRundle]

Haha Harry is funny so I’ll take it 😂

[@joelanttila7927]

@@JoshRundle As a Canadian, I love the british humor

[@nosreuter]

I'm certain my finger joints would explode if I tried hanging from my pinkies (never mind front lever from them.... maniac) 😢

[@simonpeterson7735]

He climbs V15? He certainly doesn't move like he does. And I'm not hating, I'm genuinely curious. What V15 did he do and where can I see footy?

[@Bhilon]

is he saying he’s a remote viewer ? ?

[@xmichaloekx]

Just today i did my first 7a after 9 months of climbing. So 5 more months and 8a? 😂

[@JoshRundle]

Nice one 💪. Congrats on your first 7a that’s awesome!

[@yasinnia4190]

I've been climbing for 13 months and climbed first 7a in 10, but those guys keep humbling me, so i focus on my goal of v8 within 3 years lol those guys are crazy good.

[@Truthseekerandteller]

How do I build a rock climbing in Nigeria

[@loniousmonk]

23:18 !

[@LivingForLOL]

Ok, but where do I find a climbing gym this empty?

[@JoshRundle]

10am on a Monday

[@connorobroobrien1241]

damn shaggy from scooby doo is jacked

[@wyattmadson]

#crackisback

[@holdmusic_]

"Started at 16" "Oh, you started quite late then!" Me at 40 😅

[@JoshRundle]

only for his level 😊

[@holdmusic_]

@@JoshRundle heheh thanks Josh. I come to this as a lifelong skateboarder, so thankfully skill ceilings aren't a new concept to me. Really enjoying your channel, keep up the amazing work.

[@burger8545]

nice

[@JoshRundle]

Thanks 🙏

[@Lokgitechmusic]

You should have garston on again, would be good to see what tips you have for tall people. Also he's so hot right now.

[@deanwhitefield1653]

Is V6/7 after 10 months good

[@username-lj6tl]

Yes very

[@Fortniteslayer2000]

Cooooool 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😊😊😊😮😮😮

[@colosseer4184]

Best tip I've heard today: Spend a lot of time getting good at climbing

[@pessimisticdiabetic717]

been climbing for 5 years and I'm only at V9

[@Crazyoldman84]

What grade is Mat's mum?

[@ArchibaldVonSkip]

14+

[@arnaudvilaseca]

First boulder is your mom 🤣

[@JoshRundle]

😂 a classic

[@AurallWow]

"16? so you started quite late then!" > Me being 33, started 3 months ago and now struggling on my first v6 attempts like it's my own personal hell: "Fuck =,)"

[@jujubee4249]

“Started at 16” “Quite late then” Former youth kid comment right there 🤮

[@JoshRundle]

Haha I started the same age as Mat. But for a pro climber and someone at his level 16 is pretty late

[@Lorofol]

Don't overcomplicate things, like you overcomplicated this video by trying to combine two videos into one

[@JoshRundle]

I don't get it, how are there 2 videos combined into one?

[@mordante01]

No one can do that. 90% of the climbers will nog go past V2

[@username-lj6tl]

8a in 14 months is insane, I’ve been climbing for 7 months and only climbed 7b

[@JoshRundle]

7b on 7 months is also insane 💪💪💪💪

[@NietzzTube]

Yeah, that's also so fast! Amazing. I've been bouldering for little less than a year now. And I'm hoping to send my first 6B soon. (Though I didn't do much sport as an adult (40 yo female) so I didn't start out very strong - can do three chin-ups and almost one pull up now, so still a work in progress 😅)

[@jonathanwilkins0280]

Like I always say, crack is wack

[@HealingMushroom]

jesus.. the last one is absolutely disgusting :D

[@ArchibaldVonSkip]

It certainly was the + in 'V8+' :D

[@andyclarke2969]

Laurel & Hardy

[@lukejerrard608]

Your mum

[@Borko430]

Why the fuck is there a pride flag in the back at 6:04

[@arachnid4910]

Cmon, man, take that elsewhere.

[@TheNickMartinez]

Why the fuck are you in the comments being a whiny baby about it and including a timestamp? #snowflake

[@OrionDuCros]

What's the deal with that gay flag in the gym YIKES!

[@zachx333]

Cheeky clip of Anna when he’s talking about being good at slab 🥸

[@JoshRundle]

Anna is good at slabs 😃.

[@peterjames7509]

1. genetics 2. genetics 3. genetics 4. hard work

[@username-lj6tl]

Basically yeah

[@HariGardner]

I feel like it's 50/50, genetics might hold you back from becoming a 9b climber but don't stop you becoming the best climber you can be

[@hyteclowlife]

​@@HariGardnerof course not. Nobody's saying that. But those at the bleeding edge like Matt (V15 and above) are absolutely blessed with the right genetics to be able to climb that hard.

[@SquidInkSpaghetti]

More like 1. Hard work 2. Hard work 3. Hard work 4. Genetics

[@AllPsychBouldering]

hard work comes first, genetics just help the hard work along